Paul was recently at the Kryon event in Dublin and had the great opportunity to chat with Lee Carroll! Check out the full interview below:
By Dee Wallace
This spring is a time of total change in our attitudes towards the creation process itself. For years, our understanding has been that we are the creators of our own destiny who need to take responsibility for what we want by consciously directing energy towards our goals. That perspective has now morphed into a broader vision that will allow us to manifest the objects of our desires more quickly and simply than ever before. The basic difference is that we will not be directing energy towards what we want. Instead we will:
- Get clear about what we want and allow all possibilities and probabilities towards that end.
- Feel into the knowledge that we are already experiencing the manifestation of our desires.
- Accept the positive results of this knowing.
It’s done. Complete. And we need to hold the focus on this consistently for three days for things to miraculously turn around for us. Our brains may fight this. It is because our inner child is usually running the show, still operating from old teachings, and still feeling the need to be protected. We need to re-educate our inner child. It’s scared it will not get what it wants. To protect itself, our inner child closes its heart so it can control the hurt. We stifle and repress the joy and expectation of freedom that is needed to complete our desires.
We must consciously be the parent and creator, and let our inner child know that it is safe and we are taking the reins and protecting them by giving them what they really need. When we live like this, consciously and consistently, it literally changes our chemistry: physically, spiritually, emotionally, chemically, cosmically and dimensionally. What we thought was merely a spiritual practice was actually a way to change our chemical makeup, so that the charge going out to the ionosphere to be returned to us was a chemical signal that the universe could respond to: a language and communication through vibration.
When we move into worry (or our inner child does), it literally changes our chemical physiology, which alters the communication to the ionosphere, to the whole universe. That shifts the message we send out. Most of us were taught to work hard and worry and strive. Now we have learned that this state causes the very chemical signal we do not want. What we do want is that knowing, that complete trust and acceptance that all is well. When we choose to know, it changes us chemically toward a higher consciousness state, which allows us to move into even more knowing. It is a divine circle of manifestation. Even more exciting is that when we, as a collective consciousness, live in this state consistently, we actually alter the chemistry in the mass consciousness. We can affect the world in dynamic ways never before experienced. Play with this. Revel in it. Hold it consistently. Focus your energy here for three days or until you feel the shift. Live the experience.
It is a new day. A new time. A new beginning. And it’s all ours.
Blessings, Dee.
Dee Wallace has worked as an author, teacher, dancer and actress in film, television and the stage for over 30 years (e.T., Cujo. The Howling). Her book, Bright Light, tells that tale and shares the spiritual lessons she has learned from a life of acting.
Hi again Positive Nights Audience! We want to bring you a sneak peek of the next four weeks of guests and surprises at Positive Nights! Read our schedule below and get excited!
Friday, April 28th, 2017
The Stargate Experience
On this Evening, you are invited to discover what the Stargate work is all about; this is one of the leading edge devices that can assist in the rapid expansion of human consciousness. Experience energy meditations to access your superconsciousness. Positive Nights will be welcoming Prageet, an internationally renowned channel and Julieanne who has developed a new form of energetic self-healing known as The Essence of Life to share the Stargate work with us.
Click here to learn more and book your place.
Thursday May 4th, 2017
A Teacher of Sadhguru’s Inner Engineering Program, Dr. Praveen Atmakur, will be join us this evening for a wonderful talk on the wisdom of this program and more! Please stay tuned for more details.
Click here to learn more about Sadhguru & his teachings
Thursday, May 11th, 2017
The Power of Attention: A Talk with Sarah McLean
The Power of Attention: Awaken to Love and Its Unlimited Potential with Meditation, newly released by Hay House, is SarahMcLean’s continuing exploration of attention and becoming intimate with it through meditation. A long-time meditator and teacher, Sarah shares how attention is the most powerful—yet frequently overlooked—currency we humans are endowed with. She will our guest at Positive Nights to help us discover how to reclaim our power of attention so you can hear the call to living your most creative, fulfilling, and peaceful life. Recommended by Deepak Chopra, India Arie, and Colette Baron Reid. While in Ireland, she will also have events in Cork city.
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Thursday, May 18th, 2017
Satsang’s with B
Positive Nights will welcome B to our cozy stage. Meetings with B are a profound opportunity to bring Greater Awareness to your Life in all its facets from the microcosm of your personal life to the macrocosm of universal existence. During these events you may touch upon all areas of Life – relationships, sexuality, work and creativity, parenting …all brought to an awakening heart of Conscious Awareness. Stay tuned for more info on this event.
Click here to learn more about B and his other events in Ireland or click here to book your ticket!
By Anna Cole
My sister and her nine-year-old son have just been staying with us. They have left Australia to live in Sweden in order to support her brother-in-law whose wife died tragically. So while we were delighted to spend time together, in the background was this profound loss and the tensions felt by the grown-ups about how to make sense of this too-early death. On our last night of their long weekend visit with us we decided to all play ‘Beetle’. It’s a silly, no-skill, dice game, perfect we thought for all ages. As it turned out, my ten-year-old son’s luck was out. When it was his go, he rolled and rolled the dice but his numbers just wouldn’t come up. After a quite a few rounds of this losing streak my son began to moan: “How come I’m always last?” His big sister is very often leagues ahead of him at school and in most other activities so, for him, it’s a familiar feeling. His moans turned into a bigger upset, and he eventually ran off from the game, crying.
I’ve practised the Hand in Hand Listening Tools for nearly ten years, and have experienced over and again the positive effects of a compassionately listened to emotional release in children. That didn’t stop me from silently wishing, that he’d ‘keep it together’. Especially with emotions running high just under the surface for all the adults in the room. In these situations, it can be so easy to slip up and give the frankly sexist message that “big boys don’t cry”, or shame the child with a careless “hey, don’t be such a sore loser”. Nor does a flippant ‘we win some, we lose some’ fit the bill. Instead we must really listen. It’s never the easy thing to do, but with lots of practice, it does become easier. Calmly, I acknowledged his dice hadn’t come up, that he didn’t like losing, and I listened closely and warmly while he cried. After around five minutes or so he was done, the rainstorm of tears was gone, and he was back in good spirits for the rest of the evening.
Later that night at bedtime, my nephew, who had been stoical but a bit tense all weekend about the big changes in his life, got upset about having to relocate from Australia for the year and start a new life in Sweden. My sister stayed and listened, and when she needed a break, I sat close to him on the bed and acknowledged it felt hard right now, but I knew he’d get through it. My son who was sharing his bedroom with him listened too and, when his cousin had stopped crying, warmly talked with him of the snow he could look forward to in Sweden and the new friends he’d make. A couple of days after they’d left my sister rang to say her son had gone off to his new school in great shape, with a bounce in his step and an eagerness to get started. She did say he’d had another couple of upsets about it in the run-up to his first day of a new school and that she’d listened. She said it was like: “he got it all out so he could look forward to it when it happened.” That’s what we at Hand in Hand Parenting call Staylistening. Try it yourself! Next time one of your children gets upset, move close, make warm gentle contact and listen with your heart open. You might be surprised at how your child shines afterwards.
STAYLISTENING – The Hows and Whys:
- During Staylistening you want to be doing at least 75% listening with just a bit of talking here and there. A child who is crying or having a tantrum is not in their ‘thinking, verbal’ pre-frontal cortex.
- The basic message you offer is simply: “I care.” “You are safe.”
- If your child has been scared: “I’m right here, I won’t go away.”
It’s worth remembering that the prefrontal cortex, the seat of verbal reasoning, takes around 21 to 25 years to fully develop in a human, whereas the limbic brain comes ‘on-line’ when your child is still in utero. Emotional responses reside in the limbic brain, which sits behind the pre-frontal cortex. While your child is growing and developing he or she will respond more to your non-verbal signals of warmth and care than to lectures, no matter how well thought out they may be. Open your heart and your mind to the tears as much as to the smiles and see how that warms your relationship with your child.
Anna Cole, Phd is a researcher, writer and parent educator with Hand in Hand Parenting. www.handinhandparenting.org. find her on Facebook (Hand in Hand Parenting with Anna Cole) to find out about her in-person and online classes. Anna is planning a Hand in Hand Parenting workshop in Ireland in the Spring.
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“Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.”
Rainer Maria Rilke
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Well Read
Keep Calm and Cure On
Calm Cure is our own Sandy Newbigging’s new book on the healing powers of meditation. In it, he shares why conflict keeps us connected to what we don’t want and offers his powerful three-step technique for healing both personal and global problems.
A Cookbook That Might Just Save Your Life
Derbhla Reynolds has been leading the vanguard proclaiming the health benefits and deliciousness of fermented foods for years. Her new book, The Cultured Club: Fabulously Funky Fermentation Recipes is full of gut-friendly recipes designed to supercharge your immune system. My favourite is the vanilla kefir ice cream.
Rise and Shine
Rebecca Campbell is a light worker and a bestselling author of Light Is The New Black. Rebecca has guided thousands of women to listen to the callings of their soul and create a life that is completely aligned to them. She gave a one day workshop hosted by Positive living network in Newry on April 8th. Check her site for other dates!
What Are You Looking At?
We all know that your energy goes wherever you put your attention. In Sarah McLean’s new book, The Power of Attention, you can discover with simple mindfulness tools and meditation techniques how to reclaim spring your attention and enhance your ability to be more present, self-aware, and focused.
IT’S HAPPENING
Carpe Noctum
If the holistic world had TED talks, they would look like Positive Nights. At each event we come together in love and are treated to wonderful talks, workshops and happenings that leave us wiser, happier and more alive. It’s a movement that’s taking off. Look out for upcoming nights of tantra with Dawn Cartwright, meditation with Sandy Newbigging and loads more. It’s a magical mystery tour.
positivelife.ie/positivenights
Wilderness Wellbeing
Charles Cook famously proclaimed, “Your deepest roots are in nature, no matter who you are, where you live, or what kind of life you lead, you remain irrevocably linked with the rest of creation.” Nature Benefits offers you the chance to reconnect with the earth and sky with revitalising outdoorsy events throughout the year designed to help you reclaim those deep roots and find peace.
Spring Break
It’s so important to invest time in yourself to stay balanced and well. Amongst many other therapies, Mokshala offers a three day Holistic Detox Retreat in April that is focused on cleansing and transforming at all levels. Lead by holistic healer and life coach Arina Suld, it’s a weekend that is guaranteed to recharge your batteries.
Heroes Wanted
Laura Lynn provide palliative care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Their holistic approach to care enables them to support the whole family, allowing parents to be ‘Mum and Dad’ rather than full-time carers. They are looking for wonderful heroes to enter the Women’s Mini Marathon to raise funds for their amazing work.
GOOD STUFF
Period Drama
The Mooncup replaces tampons in a way that’s more convenient, better for your body and makes tons more sense for the environment too. The company is employee-owned and is the first sanitary protection manufacturer with Ethical
Business status.
Hemp for Health
Hemp-originating treatment is very much in the headlines these days with many claims of its medicinal qualities. Also known as cannabidiol, it is the non-psychoactive compound in hemp/ cannabis that has received a tremendous amount of positive news worldwide. Full Circle Hemp provides CBD/CBDA products from their base in Wicklow.
Home Made Goodness
April Danann is a medical intuitive. She lives a totally natural life, making all her own products and food from scratch, from toothpaste to cleaning products and beyond. We love her range of apple cider vinegars, with some super flavours: turmeric and ginger, wild elderberry and more. Get your pH in check and alkalise that body of yours.
Autism And Broccoli Sprout Juice
Vegus Juices of Co. Wexford are convinced of the health-giving properties of their broccoli sprout juice on those who are affected by autism. So much so, that they have an exclusive offer for our readers. If you or your family are affected by Autism and would like to try it, contact Mike for a free four week supply to try it out, available to first fifty applicants.
vegusjuices.com vegusvegus@aol.com
HELPING HANDS
A Problem Shared
Help is out there. Whatever life has thrown at us, it always lightens the load when we stop trying to shoulder the
whole burden by ourselves and reach out for the support that we need. The Open Minds Centre in Dun Laoghaire offers psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy for when the going gets tough.
That’s a Given
Human Givens therapy is sweeping the world. It holds that if a person’s organic human needs are met appropriately, it is not possible to be mentally unwell. That’s a refreshing approach. Anne-Marie Curran is a trained practitioner based in Dublin. She can help you access your inner resources and design a healthy living environment for yourself.
Anne-Marie 086 600 9019
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Positive Vibes, Active April: Simrit Kaur in Concert, Intuitive Workshop with Paul Buggle and much more!
Spring is here, as promised! The yearly extra hour on the clock announces longer days with more beautiful light to enjoy! We hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s day and are looking forward to the upcoming Easter break! We bring you an action packed April with interesting courses, events, Health products recommendations and much more! Our Spring issue is now out and yes, that JP Sears interview is hilarious! Theres plenty to enjoy reading such as Earthsong, Rick Hanson and of course our always wonderful regular writers. Sign up here to get a copy in your postbox!
Simrit Kaur in Dublin
Date: May 27th
All Hallow’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland
Simrit Kaur is hailed world-wide for her haunting voice, music and undeniable and rare ability to transmit deep humanity and pure love through her sound. She is known for her revolutionary innovation in hypnotic world and chant music that heals and evokes the innate power within all.
You can get tickets here or learn more on Simrit here
A Training Event in Positive Neuroplasticity
Dates: June 6-8, 2017
Location: Grand Hotel, Malahide, Dublin, Ireland
Dr. Rick Hanson comes with an Intensive three day workshop. Join this New York Times bestselling author for a deep experiential exploration of positive brain change – the essence of self-reliance and lasting inner strength and peace in a topsy-turvy world.
Check for tickets and more info on PNT (Positive Neuroplasticity Training) here
Kryon Channelling in Dublin
Date: April 30th, 2017
Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland.
Lee Carroll & Monica Muranyi will be in Dublin to allow us to experience the wisdom from beyond with these 2 world renowned channels! Special guest Prageet Harris, Alcazar and the Stargate!
Click here for tickets and info
Intuitive Workshop with Paul Buggle
Date: April 8th, 2017
Location, Monkstown, Dublin, Ireland
Paul Buggle is bringing us for the second time this very special workshop. A day of exploring and connecting to your intuitive self. This intuitive workshop helps one to evolve the innate ability that we all have. The schedule for the day will be a guided meditation, learning attunement skills, practical exercises with discussion, individual assistance and guidance as well as a vegan lunch included.
Click here to learn more & to book your place!
Wild Nutrition Supplements
Wild Nutrition was launched in 2013 by Charlie and Henrietta Norton. This is a unique Food-Grown supplement brand providing bespoke formulations for all age stages of life.
We just interviewed Henrietta for our Summer issue about the process, the supplements and their special qualities. Coming soon.
Want to try their products? click here for more info!
Dawn Cartwright, Queen of Tantra, back in Ireland!
Dawn Cartwright will be back in Ireland to impart her Tantra knowledge in 3 amazing workshops. She will also be our guest at our Positive Nights event on WEDS, April 19th, 2017. (more info on our event with Dawn coming soon).
For more info on her workshops click here.
We recommend the Mindful Warrior Facilitator Course
Catriona McColgan and her team is bringing the The Sanctuary Mindful Warrior Programme once more! It’s a training course that focuses on the mind and body as an engine for living and is especially designed for those wishing to bring mindfulness to young people and deliver a proven programme in their own school or centre.
click here for more info and to sign up!
This is an excerpt from our Winter 2016 issue. Read more about Dr. Rick Hanson and his amazing work in our Spring 2017 ISSUE by subscribing soon so we can post you a copy or by picking up a magazine from one of our lovely stockists all over Ireland. Tell them we said hello!
By Gavin Ryan
Are you happy? Sometimes it can be a hard question to answer. You mightn’t know this, but the United Nations declared March 20th the International Day of Happiness in recognition of it being a universal human goal. If it’s so important, do we know how to maximise happiness in our lives? I spoke to psychologist, senior fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Rick Hanson, who has spent the past fifteen years researching the subject and teaching the world what he has discovered.
Dr. Hanson is interested in what he calls ‘the sweet spot’, where psychology, neuroscience and contemplative wisdom meet. It is here that he has discovered many practical tools for a more stable, durable wellbeing, even in the face of lots of challenges.
Fundamental to his teaching is the idea that the brain is hardwired with a negativity bias. This makes sense when we think of how the brain has evolved over millennia. In the primitive world of our ancestors, failing to learn to avoid danger, such as a predator, could easily result in death. The consequences of failing to learn from positive experiences were not so dire. Therefore our brains have evolved to be much more plastic in learning from what is threatening than from that which is attractive. In everyday life, we have the full range of experiences from terrible to wonderful. What Dr. Hanson wants to highlight is how our brains are designed to absorb negative lessons much more than positive ones.
You can check his very interesting Ted Talk here!
This is an excerpt from our Spring 2017 issue. Read more about Dr. Rick Hanson in our Spring 2017 issue by subscribing soon so we can post you a copy or by picking up a magazine from one of our lovely stockists all over Ireland. Tell them we said hi!